NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2020 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV that has anchored the family hauler segment for decades. Built for buyers who need serious passenger capacity, towing muscle, and road-trip endurance, it competes at the top of the large SUV class. From 2019 through 2025, it remains one of the most recognizable vehicles on American roads, appealing to large families, fleet buyers, and anyone who refuses to compromise on interior space.
The 2020 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the Suburban for its commanding interior space, smooth highway ride, and strong towing credentials, treating it as a benchmark in the full-size SUV segment. Most acknowledge that its sheer size demands attentive driving and that fuel consumption is a persistent trade-off. Overall professional sentiment toward the 2019 to 2025 generation is broadly positive, particularly for families prioritizing capacity and comfort.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14185
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
40 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.